CoCo Trivia
Cultural Staples
Things your mom would say
City of LA
100

When did CoCo start the “Rebuild South LA Without Liquor Stores” Campaign?

1992

100

Widely considered a cultural heart of Los Angeles's Black community, known for its lively arts scene, community vendors, and community spirit

 Leimert Park

100

Your mom would say this when you want something expensive

Money doesn't grow on trees

100

Who is the current President of the LA City Council?

Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson

200

Name our 4 current campaigns (per our website*)

Block by Block, Education Equity, Stop the Stops, Free the Land

200

This cultural staple is the lesser-known of two iconic Los Angeles establishments most recognized by a huge wheel

Kindle's Donuts

200

Your mom would say this when you want to go to McDonalds

You got McDonald's Money? / There's food at home

200

What year was our first Black woman mayor elected?

2022

300

We Ain't Buying It asks for a pause on shopping from which major corporations

Target, Amazon, and Home Depot

300

People in LA will go to this green establishment to do any of the following: get a tattoo, buy shoes, hats, clothes, incense, jewlery

The Slauson Swap Meet

300

Your mom would say this when your crying begins to annoy her

I'm going to give you something to cry about

300

What three council districts does CoCo work with?

Council Districts 8, 9, 10

400

What year did CoCo move into its headquarters at 8101 S. Vermont Ave

1997

400

This cultural staple is a historic street in Downtown Los Angeles that is known as the "birthplace of Los Angeles" and a hub for Mexican culture, featuring historic buildings, shops, restaurants, and cultural events

Olvera Street

400

Your mom would say this in Spanish when you get hurt

Sana, sana, colita de rana

400

What council district is the LA Memorial Coliseum in?

Council District 9

500

The current CoCo logo has how many houses and how many people?

4 people, 3 houses

500

By 1940, about 70% of Los Angeles's Black population was confined to the famous corridor also known as "Black Belt" due to housing covenants and other restrictive policies

Central Avenue

500

When you are too playful with her

I'm not one of your little friends

500

LARSO was enacted to regulate rental housing in the city. What percent did we fight to cap the rent at, and what was the final percentage?

Fought for 3%, Capped at 4%