As we continue our celebration of GEM HERSTORY Month, we honor a woman whose gentle spirit and softness have left an enduring imprint on GEM CULTURE - Sandra Marie Anderson-Jenkins. Though her time with our Founder, RIMIDI, was brief, the memories and the essence of her character have woven their way into the fabric of GEM CULTURE.
Sandra Marie Anderson, born in Lawtey, Florida, and later residing in Miami, Florida, was a figure of sweetness and softness in RIMIDI's early life. Her role as a unit secretary and her marriage to Wilbert Jenkins, Sr. were facets of her life that contributed to the nurturing environment she created for her family. It was in her home that RIMIDI connected with her paternal family, fostering bonds with cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Sandra's softness is a quality that RIMIDI cherishes and seeks to embody, especially as she navigates her "soft season," a period of embracing vulnerability and receptiveness after overcoming struggles and traumas. This softness is not a sign of weakness but a strength that RIMIDI aspires to infuse into GEM CULTURE, shaping a new generation of women who are powerful yet nurturing, and who understand the importance of balance in giving and receiving.
As we salute Sandra Marie Anderson, we celebrate the subtle yet profound impact she has had on RIMIDI and, by extension, on GEM CULTURE. Her legacy of softness and nurturance continues to inspire and guide the culture as it evolves, reminding us of the value of embracing our gentler sides.
Read more articles throughout the month of March featuring incredible women like Sandra who are instrumental in the herstory of GEM CULTURE in honor of Women's History Month via our website here: gemculture.org/blog
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