Bobby Seale is an American civil rights activist and co-founder of the Black Panther Party, which was established in 1966 to address issues of racial injustice and police brutality. He played a significant role in promoting community programs, such as free breakfast for children and health clinics, aimed at improving the lives of African Americans. Seale was also involved in a highly publicized trial in the late 1960s, known as the Chicago Seven trial, where he faced charges related to anti-war protests. His activism and leadership have made him an important figure in the history of the civil rights movement in the United States.