Angela Davis’s advocacy for prison reform was driven by her experiences with systemic injustice and racial inequality. As an activist during the Civil Rights Movement, she became increasingly aware of the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on marginalized communities. Davis's time in prison and her focus on political prisoners transformed her understanding of incarceration's role in oppression. Her commitment to abolishing prisons and addressing the root causes of crime reflected her belief that true justice requires systemic change. Davis’s activism exemplified the intersection of feminism, race, and class in her lifelong pursuit of social justice.