1972 - the chisholm campaign trail and the davis trial by Yhane Washington Smith
Last Updated: August 29, 2026
This story may not be "true crime", but this story is truly a crime. These two famous Black women (Chisholm's campaign for the presidency of the U.S. and Davis's Trial for conspiracy to murder); comes "1972" by highly acclaimed, independent audio drama creator, Yhane Washington Smith. "1972" is an eight-part historical audio drama series detailing the powerful story of these two amazing Black women in U.S. history.
The show portrays the true story of Black women empowerment; of two African American women who refused to be ignored and silenced by a society too comfortable with the status quo.
Our goal is for you to be entertained, educated, empowered, uplifted and love the amazing stories of Black women in U.S. history! Written and independently produced by Yhane Washington Smith an A' Lelia Bundles Scholar at Columbia University and ten time LMCC grantee. You can follow on Instagram: @Yhane.Writes.Audio, Twitter: @AudioHarlem, web site: YhaneWashingtonSmith.com. Subscr
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Episode 8 - Power to the People!
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Davis is acquitted of all charges. Chisholm's campaign wraps up in Miami.
Episode 7 - The Quitter
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Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm is out campaigning and fighting the good fight. Lack of funding and professional campaign workers plague her campaign and her campaign manager quits.
1972 - The Chisholm Campaign Trail and the Davis Trial
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In this short message I interview myself about making 1972!
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Episode 6 - The Chisholm Trail
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Episode 5 - The Davis Trial and the Chisholm Campaign Trail
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Episode 4 - August 21, 1971, The Martyr.
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Episode 3 - March 1972
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The Trial of Angela Davis Begins.
Episode 2 - February 1972
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After spending 5 months in jail in NYC, Davis is extradited to California. Chisholm officially announces her candidacy.
Episode 1 - August 7, 1970
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1972 Trailer
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Upon the 50th anniversary of the trial of legendary civil rights activist Angela Davis, and Shirley Chisholm’s historical presidential campaign, comes 1972. A seven-part historical audio drama series detailing the powerful story of Shirley Chisholm and Angela Davis, two highly respected Black women who dared to hold a mirror to the systemic racism and sexism within the United States. The show portrays the often overlooked true story of two women refusing to be ignored and silenced by a society comfortable with the status quo.
