On September 12, 2003, Johnny Cash passed away due to complications from diabetes, just four months after the love of his life, June Carter Cash, had left him. While the Man in Black was no more, his legacy—and a few intriguing mysteries—lived on.
One of these mysteries reached back to the late 1950s, when Cash boldly spoke up for Native American rights. At a time when country music fans were enamored with tales of rugged cowboys, his advocacy for Indigenous struggles wasn’t exactly embraced. Cash’s passion for the cause stemmed from his long-held belief that he had Cherokee ancestry—a belief that shaped his identity and his art.
One of these mysteries reached back to the late 1950s, when Cash boldly spoke up for Native American rights. At a time when country music fans were enamored with tales of rugged cowboys, his advocacy for Indigenous struggles wasn’t exactly embraced. Cash’s passion for the cause stemmed from his long-held belief that he had Cherokee ancestry—a belief that shaped his identity and his art.
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