A Journal for Jordan, based on the memoir of the same name by Dana Canedy. The story centers on Canedy’s fiancé, First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, and the letters he wrote for his son while deployed in Iraq.
Washington serves as director of the project, and according to Jordan, the two have been wanting to work together for some time. “[Mr.
Washington’s] very selective in who he works with and what projects he spends his time on and this is something that he really cared about and he was really passionate about,” Jordan tells ESSENCE. “He thought I was the right fit for it so that alone was something that really grabbed my attention and made me consider it seriously.” There was also the opportunity to learn from his mentor whom the
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