John & Vivett DukesNov 5, 20193 minMy Mother’s Birthday AND Election Day: Special EditionI realize everyone doesn’t have the same level of support. In fact, some people that view our Speakyatruth website may be a...
John & Vivett DukesMay 29, 20191 minSpeak Ya Truth Co-Founders Celebrate Their First Wedding Anniversary Together, On The OutsideThree 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...
John & Vivett DukesApr 14, 20192 minI 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...
John & Vivett DukesJun 24, 20181 minVivett Dukes Speaks Her Truth Via PoetryIn 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...
John & Vivett DukesJun 18, 20181 minA Father’s Day Reflection From Behind The WallI 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...
John & Vivett DukesMay 18, 20181 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...
John & Vivett DukesFeb 9, 20182 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,...
John & Vivett DukesJan 30, 20181 min“After Each Visit, I’m Re-Traumatized”: Vivett Dukes Speaks Her TruthThe truth is that only someone who has been in prison or who loves and supports someone in prison can truly understand how dehumanizing...
John & Vivett DukesJun 19, 20173 minHappy 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...
John DukesMay 25, 20173 min"My Point: People Can Change" By: John Dukes5/10/17 Dear Vivett, School went well tonight (three more credits 😁). Thank God for that!!! Nonetheless, I was thinking about our...
John & Vivett DukesApr 2, 20173 minVivett Dukes: On Love and MarriageWhen 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...
John & Vivett DukesMar 10, 20172 minDispel The Shame by: Vivett DukesI used to be ashamed of my relationship with John, ashamed of our marriage. Not because there was anything internally troubling going on....
John & Vivett DukesMar 2, 20171 minWelcomeLast night, exactly nine months since we got married, my husband John and I officially launched our website www.speakyatruth.org! If you...
John & Vivett DukesFeb 22, 20172 minThe Dukes' SagaJohn 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...