As Bobby Seale approaches his 90th birthday next month, the co-founder of the Black Panther Party is preparing to reissue his 1970 memoir, *Seize the Time*, alongside a new book titled *I, Bobby*. The forthcoming publications aim to offer Seale’s personal account of his life, the rise of the Black Panther movement, and its lasting impact.

*Seize the Time*—originally written while Seale was held in San Francisco County jail in the late 1960s—chronicles the early days of the militant organization he co-founded with Huey P. Newton in 1966. Detained on charges linked to two separate trials, Seale began sharing his story with a local journalist, providing insight into the Panthers’ advocacy for revolutionary change amid the era’s civil rights struggles. The updated edition, set for release in February, will include an introduction by actor and comedian DL Hughley and will mark the first time the book is available in ebook and audio formats.

Following *Seize the Time*, *I, Bobby* is scheduled for release toward the end of next year. This new work promises to revisit the Black Panther Party’s internal conflicts, government surveillance, and ongoing political significance. It will also serve as a platform for Seale to clarify misconceptions about his life and role within the movement.

The Black Panthers, at their height during the late 1960s, faced intense scrutiny from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with then-Director J. Edgar Hoover labeling the group as the nation’s “greatest threat to internal security.” Internal divisions, violent confrontations, and FBI infiltration contributed to the party’s decline throughout the 1970s. Huey Newton ultimately disbanded the organization in the early 1980s, several years after Seale had departed.

Since leaving the party, Seale has remained active in academia and activism, teaching Black studies at Temple University in Philadelphia and engaging with a new generation of activists. Among his previous publications is *Power to the People: The World of the Black Panthers*, a collaboration with photographer Stephen Shames released in 2016.

Through the upcoming reissue and his new memoir, Seale intends to provide his own voice and perspective, emphasizing the importance of preserving the movement’s true history amid widespread misconceptions.