In the fall of 2014, the life of a vibrant and dedicated 32-year-old Black/African American woman, Astrid Haynes, was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence in Columbia, South Carolina. A devoted mother to a two-year-old son, Haynes was known for her entrepreneurial spirit, having started her own business, Bright Light Care Services, to assist the elderly and disabled. She was also furthering her education, taking classes at Midlands Technical College and the University of South Car
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