Those We Lost — June 3

Honoring those we lost on June 3 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind.

Muhammad Ali

Born January 17, 1942 — Died June 3, 2016

Title: Boxer, activist, humanitarian, and cultural icon

Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history and one of the most recognizable athletes in the world. His refusal to be silent on race, religion, war, and justice made him more than a champion; it made him a global symbol of courage and conviction.

Florence Price

Born April 9, 1887 — Died June 3, 1953

Title: Composer, pianist, organist, and music teacher

Florence Price was a groundbreaking classical composer whose work blended European classical forms with Black musical traditions, including spirituals and folk influence. She became one of the most important Black women in American classical music history, creating work that challenged the exclusion of Black composers from concert halls.

Jim Hines

Born September 10, 1946 — Died June 3, 2023

Title: Olympic sprinter and world-record holder

Jim Hines was an Olympic gold medalist and the first man officially timed under 10 seconds in the 100 meters. His performance at the 1968 Olympics helped redefine sprinting history, and his world record stood for 15 years.