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    My Mother’s Birthday AND Election Day: Special Edition
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Nov 5, 2019
    • 3 min

    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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    Speak Ya Truth Co-Founders Celebrate Their First Wedding Anniversary Together, On The Outside
    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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    I Was Scared To Love — Especially Someone In Prison
    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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    Vivett Dukes Speaks Her Truth Via Poetry
    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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    A Father’s Day Reflection From Behind The Wall
    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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    📝❤️Love Letters❤️📝
    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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    ❤️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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    “After Each Visit, I’m Re-Traumatized”: Vivett Dukes Speaks Her Truth
    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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    Happy Father's Day!
    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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    "My Point: People Can Change"       By: John Dukes
    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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    Vivett Dukes: On Love and Marriage
    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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    Dispel The Shame by: Vivett Dukes
    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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    The Dukes' Saga
    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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