Angela Davis's activism was influenced by multiple historical events, including the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement. Growing up in a segregated South, she experienced firsthand the impact of racism and inequality. Her engagement with Marxism and radical politics deepened following the assassinations of key figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Her involvement in the Prison Industrial Complex debates and advocacy for the rights of political prisoners further solidified her role as a prominent activist. Davis's work continues to resonate in contemporary movements for social justice and racial equality.