Bernardine Dohrn is an American activist and former leader of the Weather Underground Organization, a radical leftist group that emerged in the late 1960s. She was born on January 12, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, and became known for her involvement in anti-Vietnam War protests and her advocacy for social justice. Dohrn studied law at Northwestern University and later became a law professor. After years of living underground due to her activism, she surrendered to authorities in 1980. Today, she is recognized for her contributions to discussions on civil rights, social movements, and the impact of political activism.