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Happy MLK Day
Tocsin Magazine salutes all the brave men and women that helped paved the way for our existence.
The White Americans, America Tries To Hide?
The siege on Capitol Hill revealed the White Americans, America tries so desperately to hide. In the past, reporters, lawmakers, and...
I can't breathe
A tragedy happened during the pandemic in a youth facility on April 29, 2020. A 16- year old African American boy by the name of...
Latinos Not Included?
By Jesse Lopez Growing up in a large Mexican family, I would frequently watch something on Telemundo or Univision, like a “Novelas” with...
White Privilege Is Invading Capitol Hill and Getting Away
President Donald Trump made good on his message, “Stand back and stand by” on January 6, 2021. For many of us, this day will be engraved...
Rev. Raphael Warnock The People's Champ...
Rev. Raphael Warnock upset republicans after a clear victory to become Georgia's first Black senator. The newly elected senator...
The 2020 Experience
Talent Show “The 2020 Experience” We are seeking local Rochester talent interested in writing and performing a song or freestyle (without...
Have 2020’s financial failures given new businesses a fighting chance?
By Jesse Lopez In March of 2020, the US and many developed countries started shutting down and restricting businesses operating hours....
Dr. Susan Moore Dead After Accusing Hospital of Discrimination
In March of 2020, Tocsin Magazine published an article just weeks before African Americans began dying from COVID-19 in record numbers....
Documentary: Exploring The Impact of Racism
The old saying, the more things change, the more they stay the same is an understatement when discussing racism. In 2009, Shanique Byrd,...
Eviction Gone Wrong: Mother of Three & Demond Meeks Arrested; Judge Michael Lopez Under Fire...
The footage of a family being evicted looked like a scene straight out of Bad Boys, Friday night. The chaos unfolded when an army of...
Take Our Survey: Mayor Lovely Warren VS Former RPD Chief La'Ron Singletary: Who Do You Believe?
A Notice of Claim filed by former RPD Chief La'Ron Singletary was released to the public. According to the document, Singletary claims he...
Former Chief La’ron Singletary Suing Mayor Lovely Warren?!
In a surprising turn of events, former Police Chief La'Ron Singletary has reportedly filed a Notice of Claim against the City of...
Bob Duffy The Real Puppet Master?
Former Mayor and Police Chief Bob Duffy is rumored to be the puppet master pulling the political strings in Rochester. According to...
Running For Office? Let Us Help!
The 2021 primary election will be here in no time. Tocsin Media & Marketing is planning a major marketing campaign for people running for...
HOW EASILY WE FORGET: HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY SLIPPING AWAY
By: Howard Eagle It seems that here in modern-day slave-town U.S.A. (Rochester, NY), hardly anyone remembers that just seven (7) short...
Former Mayor William Johnson Talks Race Relations
Tocsin Magazine had the honor of sitting down with former Mayor William Johnson. Johnson was the first and only African American man...
Three-week pause extended to save lives
As bears hibernate for the winter, gathering everything they need in the spring, I felt that was how the pandemic has everyone. When the...
The New Crisis We Face
by Jesse Lopez 2020 has been quite the year. Every one of us has had a setback or two. Weddings, vacations, proms, concerts, festivals,...
Jon Osoff Reads His Republican Opponent!
by Joyce M Moore This is outstanding! Take a look at the difference between the two candidates. Jon talks about issues such as the bill...
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