"I strongly endorse Prof. Bill Davis' book. He was my former undergraduate student at Rutgers College, and I had the great pleasure of calling him Bill "Black" Davis. He was a very good student and became an outstanding father and single parent to high achieving children. I remember seeing him, with his children, on the television show—Reading Rainbow, as he represented a strong role model as a Black father and single parent."
- Dr. Leonard L. Bethel, Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University, NJ
“Bill Davis’ story stands in stark contrast to the dominant narrative around black fathers. This book is an inspiration for all parents, and the advice that Brother Bill provides will help you raise your children to become strong adults."
- LeDerick Horne, Poet, Disability Activist
"What always impressed me about Bill was his ability to advocate for others, and maintain his love and guidance for his five children. That balance is a role model for all single fathers."
- Ronald E. Bolandi Former Piscataway Twp. Superintendent of Schools
Bill Davis, lovingly known as Baba, is a
New Jersey-based educator, author, and speaker.
He is currently available for speaking engagements.
My Background
Bill Davis is the President & CEO of Babas Legacy LLC, a diasporic educator and servant leader author, educator, trainer and public speaker with over 40 years of experience in education, corporate and community settings. In the education arena Bill has worked at Rutgers University and NYU among other institutions and his work has been manifested by assisting schools build inclusive environments for students and staff that are committed to equity. He has partnered with various organizations for diversity and inclusion training and community uplift efforts including clients such as Nike, GlaxoSmithKline, county and state government offices. Bill has been an adjunct faculty at Rutgers since 2009 and an active member of several local and national organizations. In addition he has travelled and participated in mission trips to South Africa, Haiti, Cuba and other African and Caribbean countries.
Most importantly, he is a single father to four incredible children. He is profoundly grateful to his children aka ‘the crew’. They have been the wind beneath his wings.
M.A., Education
Rutgers University
Adjunct Professor
Rutgers University
2009-Present
Trainer & Consultant
NJ Public Schools
2007 – 2018
Speaker for Hire
Baba’s Legacy LLC
2019 – Present
Baba’s Legacy LLC Mission Statement
Baba’s Legacy is an African-American owned, and diverse-led, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a wide range of training and consulting services.
The mission of Baba’s Legacy LLC is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. Our vision is to help build a world where a greater understanding of diverse people leads to an equitable society.
Education is my passion.
I truly enjoyed working in schools, especially those in urban districts. Our schools are in great need of assistance, so being able to help improve the climate within schools was an immense blessing.
In 2009, I taught my first course: “Introduction to Africana Studies,” at Rutgers to over one hundred students. Since then, I’ve taught many courses focused on the Black experience. Through teaching, I aim to inspire my students as my professors once inspired me.
“When I made the decision to write about my life, Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song,” always came to mind. Especially the lyrics, “emancipate yourself from mental slavery — none but ourselves can free our mind.” This is one of the key principles that I wanted to instill in my children, and one that we should all embrace. We’ve been fed false narratives about who we are as Black people for far too long. Honoring the legacy of our ancestors is a significant accomplishment and very necessary to successfully navigate life.
— Bill Davis, “Baba and the Crew: A True Story of a Single Black Father’s Journey to Redemption”
