Angela Davis is a prominent American political activist, scholar, and author known for her advocacy for civil rights, racial justice, and prison reform. Born on January 26, 1944, in Alabama, she rose to prominence in the 1960s as a member of the Black Panther Party and the Communist Party USA. Davis gained further attention for her involvement in the civil rights movement and her outspoken criticism of the prison-industrial complex. She has written several books on race, feminism, and socialism and continues to be a leading voice in the fight against racial inequality and social injustice. Angela Davis remains an influential figure in the struggle for human rights and equality worldwide.