Bobby Seale's student activism was influenced by a combination of personal experiences and broader social movements. As a co-founder of the Black Panther Party, his activism was rooted in the struggle for racial justice and civil rights. Seale's experiences with poverty and systemic inequality propelled him to organize against police brutality and advocate for community self-defense. Additionally, the broader context of the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War informed his perspectives on oppression and solidarity. His leadership and vision significantly shaped the Black Panther Party and left a lasting legacy on activism.