Bobby Seale is a prominent figure in Black history as one of the founding members of the Black Panther Party. He co-founded the party with Huey P. Newton in 1966 in Oakland, California. The Black Panther Party was a revolutionary socialist organization that aimed to address issues facing the Black community, such as police brutality and economic inequality.

Seale was instrumental in organizing the party's community programs, including free breakfast programs for children, health clinics, and educational initiatives. He also played a key role in the party's focus on armed self-defense in response to police violence.

Seale's activism and leadership within the Black Panther Party made him a target of government surveillance and repression. He was arrested multiple times and famously tried alongside several other Black Panther members in the highly publicized and controversial trial known as the "Chicago Eight" trial.

Despite facing persecution and imprisonment, Seale continued his activism and advocacy for social justice throughout his life. He remains a respected figure in Black history for his commitment to empowering and uplifting the Black community.