Where is Dana Canedy now?

It tells the story of Canedy’s fiancé, First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, who died as the result of the detonation of an improvised explosive device (I.E.D.) during the war in Iraq. Canady now lives with her son Jordan in New York City.

Where was Dana Canedy born?

Dana Canedy

Is Dana Canedy black?

Dana Canedy, the first Black woman to serve as publisher of Simon & Schuster’s flagship imprint, left her position after two years, the company said on Tuesday. The announcement came amid an industrywide push to increase diversity.

Is Charles Monroe King still alive?

Charles King, right, and his fiancé, Dana Canedy, center, were able to be together in New York City during King’s mid-deployment leave in 2006. It was the only time King met his son. King was killed in Iraq on Oct. 14, 2006.

Who is Dana and Jordan?

“A Journal for Jordan” is a story of love lost and found. Directed by Denzel Washington, the film tells the real story of former New York Times senior editor Dana Canedy (played by Chanté Adams) and 1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King’s (Michael B. Jordan) unlikely love affair.

Who are the real people from A Journal for Jordan?

The new film, “A Journal for Jordan,” tells the story of Army 1st Sgt. Charles King and fiancee Dana Canedy. King was killed in Iraq but had written a journal to his newborn son, Jordan.