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    Safeguard Children of Arrested Parents in NYC
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Aug 13, 2019
    • 1 min

    Safeguard Children of Arrested Parents in NYC

    We just learned from our co-advocates at The Osborne Association that the NYC City Council is voting on Council member Dromm's Child...
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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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    DOCCS and Big Businesses Make Big Money From The Voice Prints of Those Incarcerated
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Jan 31, 2019
    • 1 min

    DOCCS and Big Businesses Make Big Money From The Voice Prints of Those Incarcerated

    My husband and Co-founder of Speak Ya Truth- Mr. John Dukes - is prominently featured in this this article  about yet another way that...
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    The Process of Reentry Needs To Be Reinvented
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Jan 15, 2019
    • 2 min

    The Process of Reentry Needs To Be Reinvented

    The prefix “re” indicates a “do over”. It implies that something that once was and, for a gamut of reasons, became no longer, is now back...
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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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    I Had Dreams For My Daughter And None Of These Dreams Had Us Separated By Prison Bars.
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Jul 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    I Had Dreams For My Daughter And None Of These Dreams Had Us Separated By Prison Bars.

    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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    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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    The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Incarceration
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • May 21, 2018
    • 1 min

    The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Incarceration

    When we look into the historical backgrounds of men, women, and children who are incarcerated, many of them have experienced considerable...
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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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    On Speak Ya Truth’s One Year Anniversary, Corey L. Sutton, Jr. Speaks His Truth From Behind The Wall
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Feb 28, 2018
    • 4 min

    On Speak Ya Truth’s One Year Anniversary, Corey L. Sutton, Jr. Speaks His Truth From Behind The Wall

    In our first year of existence as a ministry, Speak Ya Truth has sought to, among other things, be a voice for those who are incarcerated...
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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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    Be Mindful Of Overlooking People That Don’t Fit The Mold Of Who Or What Our Society Deems Valuable
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Jan 22, 2018
    • 3 min

    Be Mindful Of Overlooking People That Don’t Fit The Mold Of Who Or What Our Society Deems Valuable

    I learn so much about the character of God and myself through nature every day. It’s one of the reasons I appreciate living on Long...
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    “I Will Never Stop Fighting For My Son’s Freedom!”: The Corey L. Sutton, Jr. Story
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Jan 15, 2018
    • 4 min

    “I Will Never Stop Fighting For My Son’s Freedom!”: The Corey L. Sutton, Jr. Story

    In August of 2017, I met Ms. A. Reddick at the Millions For Prisoner’s Rights March on Washington. She, like most people there, has a...
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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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    Hidden Among Us: Identifying and Supporting Students With An Incarcerated Parent
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Aug 17, 2017
    • 2 min

    Hidden Among Us: Identifying and Supporting Students With An Incarcerated Parent

    Imagine you are a young person whose parent is in prison. How does that impact you as you walk into school, interact with peers and...
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    NOT Being Okay In Prison: John Dukes Speaks His Truth And The Truth Of Many People Behind Bars
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Jun 11, 2017
    • 3 min

    NOT Being Okay In Prison: John Dukes Speaks His Truth And The Truth Of Many People Behind Bars

    Everyday for the past two years, John and I have written letters back and forth between us to keep the lines of communication open and...
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    "My Time and Changes": Lawrence Brown Speaks His Truth
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Apr 22, 2017
    • 2 min

    "My Time and Changes": Lawrence Brown Speaks His Truth

    "Greetings. I am a African-American male whom would like to inform you of what prison is truly like behind the wall. 1st of all the...
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    "Only One Mistake Away": Ariel Beltran Speaks His Truth
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Apr 14, 2017
    • 1 min

    "Only One Mistake Away": Ariel Beltran Speaks His Truth

    To be honest, more than likely it [prison] is what people think it is. What people need to know is that prison is what you make it. The...
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    "Prison Has A Way of Hurting People That Are Already Hurt..."                - John Dukes
    John & Vivett Dukes
    • Apr 6, 2017
    • 2 min

    "Prison Has A Way of Hurting People That Are Already Hurt..."                - John Dukes

    Dear Vivett, Thank you for being my Belle in these hard times. Prison destroys people more than society knows or cares to know about....
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