The Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar-winning artist returns to his hometown to join Treasurer Conyears-Ervin in celebrating five years of empowering Black wealth, entrepreneurship, and community success. The Office of the City Treasurer recently nnounced that Academy Award–winning artist, activist, and Chicago native Common will headline the 5th anniversary of the Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the UIC Forum. Why Common Matters at Year 5As a son of Chicago, Common represents the summit’s mission at its core: bridging culture, community, and capital. “Common is more than a global icon—he is a hometown leader who embodies the power of using your platform to shift culture and build community,” said Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. About the Chicago City Treasurer’s OfficeThe City Treasurer’s Office is the custodian and manager of all cash and investments for the City of Chicago, the four City employee pension funds, and the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund.