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; however, he was criticized as a harsh landlord to low-income families by charging them high rents. After marrying Eudora Johnson, who had ties to John "Mushmouth" Johnson, the city's gambling kingpin, Binga became even wealthier.