John & Vivett Dukes
My Mother’s Birthday AND Election Day: Special Edition
I realize everyone doesn’t have the same level of support. In fact, some people that view our Speakyatruth website may be a...
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John & Vivett Dukes
- May 29, 2019
- 1 min
Speak Ya Truth Co-Founders Celebrate Their First Wedding Anniversary Together, On The Outside
Three years ago today, I made one of the best decisions of my life — I married you, Mr. John Dukes. I couldn’t be more delighted with...
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John & Vivett Dukes
- Apr 14, 2019
- 2 min
I Was Scared To Love — Especially Someone In Prison
“If you’re supposed to choose your friends carefully, you must be even more careful when it comes to choosing your future spouse. Adam...
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John & Vivett Dukes
- Jun 24, 2018
- 1 min
Vivett Dukes Speaks Her Truth Via Poetry
In an hour, I’ll be reciting some of my original poetry. Most of them are retro pieces, but a couple are newer — written within the past...
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John & Vivett Dukes
- Jun 18, 2018
- 1 min
A Father’s Day Reflection From Behind The Wall
I had dreams for my daughter and none of these dreams had us separated by bars. When you’re incarcerated for a length of time, you see...
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John & Vivett Dukes
- May 18, 2018
- 1 min
📝❤️Love Letters❤️📝
Yesterday, today, tomorrow, forever... I love all we share in our sweet life together! 5/13/2018 Dear Vivett C. Dukes, I still do! I’m...
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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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John & Vivett Dukes
- Jan 30, 2018
- 1 min
“After Each Visit, I’m Re-Traumatized”: Vivett Dukes Speaks Her Truth
The truth is that only someone who has been in prison or who loves and supports someone in prison can truly understand how dehumanizing...
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John & Vivett Dukes
- Jun 19, 2017
- 3 min
Happy Father's Day!
I spent Father's Day at Sing Sing Correctional Facility on a date with my husband, who is incarcerated there. Our two daughters were...
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John Dukes
- May 25, 2017
- 3 min
"My Point: People Can Change" By: John Dukes
5/10/17 Dear Vivett, School went well tonight (three more credits 😁). Thank God for that!!! Nonetheless, I was thinking about our...
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John & Vivett Dukes
- Apr 2, 2017
- 3 min
Vivett Dukes: On Love and Marriage
When John and I first reconnected, being in a relationship and getting married was not on the forefront of my mind. About a year prior, I...
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John & Vivett Dukes
- Mar 10, 2017
- 2 min
Dispel The Shame by: Vivett Dukes
I used to be ashamed of my relationship with John, ashamed of our marriage. Not because there was anything internally troubling going on....
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John & Vivett Dukes
- Mar 2, 2017
- 1 min
Welcome
Last night, exactly nine months since we got married, my husband John and I officially launched our website www.speakyatruth.org! If you...
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John & Vivett Dukes
- Feb 22, 2017
- 2 min
The Dukes' Saga
John and I met as students in Jr. High School in Elmont, NY. We were really good friends throughout Jr. High, High School, and into young...
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