John & Vivett DukesNov 12, 20192 minThoughts on Veterans DayHere’s something I think people should know on Veterans Day about people incarcerated: There’s a lot of patriotic people incarcerated,...
John & Vivett DukesOct 31, 20193 min“My One Year Anniversary At Home”: Speak Ya Truth Co-Founder, John Dukes, Discusses His Harrowing JoIt’s been one whole year since I’ve been home from prison. I’ve been faced with my own dreams and those dreams almost became nightmares. ...
John & Vivett DukesFeb 28, 20194 minSpeak Ya Truth Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary With Self-Care Drive For Returning CitizensI 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...
John & Vivett DukesJul 25, 20181 minI 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...
John & Vivett DukesJul 5, 20183 minRehabilitation Through The Arts — On the Inside and the OutsideI’m reading my poetry again tonight at 8:00pm at the Black Lady Theatre in Brooklyn. To say that I’m excited is an understatement. Since...
John & Vivett DukesJul 31, 20171 minHelp Those Incarcerated Right Their Wrongs! Support The #SingSingGunBuyBack!TODAY is the last day to show support for the Sing Sing Gun Buyback! Your contribution helps stop gun violence in New York City while...