Binga was known for philanthropy and was an honorary member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, but he was also described as a mean landlord to low income families by charging them the highest rents. Binga became even wealthier after his marriage to Eudora Johnson a relative of John "Mushmouth" Johnson, the city's gambling kingpin.
Binga was recognized for his generosity and was an honorary member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, yet he was also characterized as a harsh landlord to low-income families by charging them the highest rents. Binga became even wealthier after his marriage to Eudora Johnson, who was related to John "Mushmouth" Johnson, the city's gambling kingpin.