Black LA
This city in LA county is the birthplace of Eazy-E, Venus & Serena Williams, & Kendrick Lamar
What is Compton?
This legendary athlete recently announced his departure from one of LA's most iconic sports teams
Who is Lebron James?
These 30 minute sessions are held monthly for participants to discuss future events
What are BIN Monthly Member Meetings?
This diss track was a massive cultural phenomenon that dominated the summer of 2024
What is "Not Like Us"?
This response can be given when a child asks their parent to pick up some food on their way home from school
This free music event occurs every Friday at one of LA's most-visited museums
What is Jazz at LACMA?
This multihyphenate created, cowrote, produced, and starred in her popular HBO comedy-drama series set across South LA
Who is Issa Rae?
These informal one-on-one meetings encourage BIN members across the firm to connect with each other monthly
What are BIN Coffee Chats?
This Kehlani slow jam won the 2026 Grammys for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance
What is "Folded"
This phrase is said by black parents when their child responds to them in a way they deem disrespectful
What is "I am not one of your little friends"?
Solange Knowles starred in a 2006 Bring it On movie set in this South Central neighborhood
What is Crenshaw?
The 1992 Los Angeles riots occurred in response to the acquittal of four LAPD officers who committed extreme brutality during the arrest of this man
Who is Rodney King?
BIN hosted this meal-centered event in March that featured a panel from inspiring firm leaders?
What is BIN Brunch?
This breakout country/pop/rap hit was controversially nominated for two of the country song categories at the 2025 Grammys
What is "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"
This phrase is said by a parent in response to a child obviously lying to them about something they've done
What is "Do I look like Boo-Boo the Fool"?
This South LA neighborhood has its own Plaza and is widely regarded as the black cultural hub of the city
What is Leimert Park?
This 1993 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee was born in Watts and is known for her ballad "At Last"
Who is Etta James?
During BIN spotlight month, BIN has selected a theme, hosted discussion/performance watch parties, and held this fun, quiz-like initiative
What is Black History Month Trivia?
The 2026 Best New Artist Grammy winner broke into the industry with this upbeat, romantic song
What is "Man I Need"
This is a response you give someone when you don't support what they're doing but it's their life and you aren't in the mood to criticize them
What is "If you like it, I love it"?
These four affluent, historically black neighborhoods make up what is known as the "Black Beverly Hills"
What are Baldwin Hills, View Park, Ladera Heights, and Windsor Hills?
This actress was the first Black woman to earn a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for Carmen Jones
Who is Dorothy Dandridge?
These events were suggested as possible ideas for BIN engagement in FY27 (Name One)
What are COSM, MDR cruise, LA Food Bank volunteering, Dodgers game, or Park day?
This song from 1/2 of the City Girls has gone viral and been lauded as a potential 2026 song of the summer
What is "Spend Dat"?
This positive phrase is said in response to someone explaining how they handled a situation in a much different way than you would have
What is "You're better than me"?