John & Vivett Dukes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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