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    Speak Ya Truth Announces  Our First Annual “April Showers Bring May Flowers” Baby Shower Giveaway
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Apr 3, 2019
    • 1 min

    Speak Ya Truth Announces  Our First Annual “April Showers Bring May Flowers” Baby Shower Giveaway

    🌦🌻You’ve heard the nursery rhyme “April Showers Bring May Flowers” right? 🌷🌦. Well, during the month of April, #SpeakYaTruth🗣💯 is...
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    It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Mar 2, 2019
    • 2 min

    It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive

    Thank you to everyone in our Speak Ya Truth community that supported John and me as we wholeheartedly endeavored and successfully...
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    Speak Ya Truth Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary With Self-Care Drive For Returning Citizens
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Feb 28, 2019
    • 4 min

    Speak Ya Truth Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary With Self-Care Drive For Returning Citizens

    I can hardly believe it’s been two years since I stood before all of you in Times Square and announced the launch of John’s and my...
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    When We Help Others, In the End, We Win
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Feb 15, 2019
    • 1 min

    When We Help Others, In the End, We Win

    Dear Speak Ya Truth Community — Whatever you are going through, know that God will always provide for you. He is our Help and our...
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    Bring Back Visiting Buses and Pass Proximity for All Incarcerated Parents Legislation
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Jan 23, 2019
    • 2 min

    Bring Back Visiting Buses and Pass Proximity for All Incarcerated Parents Legislation

    t’s time to #SpeakYaTruth and take action to increase children’s access to their incarcerated parents. This Wednesday, January 23 - TODAY...
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    Family United After 40 Years of Incarceration
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Oct 24, 2018
    • 2 min

    Family United After 40 Years of Incarceration

    Mr. and Mrs.Mike and Debbie Africa are in each other’s arms again on the outside for the first time in 40 years. They both served 40...
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    Bringing Awareness To The Plight of Children Of Incarcerated Parents At National Conference
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Aug 9, 2018
    • 1 min

    Bringing Awareness To The Plight of Children Of Incarcerated Parents At National Conference

    Hey Speak Ya Truth fam — I need your vote! I’ve proposed session ideas for #SXSWEDU 2019 to bring attention and support to the needs of...
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    Rehabilitation Through The Arts — On the Inside and the Outside
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Jul 5, 2018
    • 3 min

    Rehabilitation Through The Arts — On the Inside and the Outside

    I’m reading my poetry again tonight at 8:00pm at the Black Lady Theatre in Brooklyn. To say that I’m excited is an understatement. Since...
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    Vivett Dukes Serves as Panelist on Local NYCLU School-to-Prison-to-Deportation Pipeline Discussion F
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Apr 16, 2018
    • 1 min

    Vivett Dukes Serves as Panelist on Local NYCLU School-to-Prison-to-Deportation Pipeline Discussion F

    Immigrant children living in places like Brentwood, Huntington and Bellport are being accused by school officials of being involved in a...
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    Take Action! Sign Bills That Support Visiting Incarcerated Individulas in New York State
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Apr 12, 2018
    • 2 min

    Take Action! Sign Bills That Support Visiting Incarcerated Individulas in New York State

    A desire to be connected and to feel a sense of belongingness is one that, as members of the human race, we all share; however, when it...
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    “Speak Ya Truth” Contributes as Panelist In Local L.I. Documentary Discussion
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Apr 11, 2018
    • 1 min

    “Speak Ya Truth” Contributes as Panelist In Local L.I. Documentary Discussion

    There is a very important event happening TODAY, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Suffolk County Community College’s Brentwood Campus. I,...
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    ❤️The Dukes To Be Honored at Local Gala for Their Commitment to Love and Marriage ❤️
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Feb 9, 2018
    • 2 min

    ❤️The Dukes To Be Honored at Local Gala for Their Commitment to Love and Marriage ❤️

    It is with great excitement that we share, you have been nominated to receive the Excellence In Success Valens Award on Saturday,...
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    DOCCS Package Directive Is Suspended!
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Jan 13, 2018
    • 2 min

    DOCCS Package Directive Is Suspended!

    “NY Governor Andrew Cuomo just announced that he is suspending the "flawed" DOCCS package directive!! More to come. Thank you to all...
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    “OPEN LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY”
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Dec 19, 2017
    • 4 min

    “OPEN LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY”

    The New Directive #4911-A is Anti-Family Support The principle problem with DOCCS new Directive #4911-A is that it is pro-business and...
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    Personal Reflections From The D.C.Millions For Prisoners' Human Rights March by: Vivett Dukes
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Aug 22, 2017
    • 4 min

    Personal Reflections From The D.C.Millions For Prisoners' Human Rights March by: Vivett Dukes

    At first, I wasn't going to go to the March. Part of me wanted to attend, but, aside from financial and transportation challenges, I...
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