Logan Street Missionary Baptist Church, located just east of the river off of N. Washington Avenue and currently pastored by Rev. David J. Seymour, wasn't created in a vacuum - it was founded based on a need for black Batavians to have a place to go where they felt safe, comfortable, and accepted.

On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with two long-time members of the church, Ruth and Edward Tousana, about their lives in Batavia, how they adapted to the challenges they and their community faced, and how they helped create spaces of belonging for others in their community.

This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Clemens, a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421.

This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing. To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109.

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• Real Estate Broker: Kristine Clemens, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
• Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing
• E-Bike Rental and Sales: BOJ-E-BIKES
• The Batavia Paranormal Investigation Squad
• Marketing Agency: Plimsoll

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Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio. It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark, and edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.