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New York, NY – September 23, 2025. During UN General Assembly week, the Fearless Global Initiative (FGI) unveiled its first-ever convening, a groundbreaking experience designed to unite leaders across industries and position FGI’s mission at the center of dialogue on equity, economic freedom, and cross-border collaboration.
With over 200 VIPs in attendance, the gathering was amplified by the influence of its world-class speakers and guests. Hosted by Arian Simone, Co-Founder & CEO of Fearless Fund, and produced by Barkue Tubman, Founder & CEO of MBL Intl Group, and presented in partnership with the Fearless Fund and UPS, the convening marked a defining moment for FGI’s global mission.
The program featured a powerful lineup of voices, including:
- Alphonso David, President & CEO of Global Black Economic Forum
- Anna Malaika Tubbs, Author & Sociologist
- Gwen Madiba, Global Humanitarian & Founder of Equal Chance
- Kat Graham, Actor, Musician & Activist
- Gwen Madiba, Humanitarian & founder amplifying African diaspora leadership and social impact
- Lexi Underwood, Actress and activist spotlighting Gen Z voices, racial equity, and Black girl empowerment.
- Sam Vaghar, MCN co-founder advancing youth-led global solutions with partners like the UN and White House.
- Chika Uwazie, Futurist and founder driving equity at the intersection of youth, tech, and African innovation.
- Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Sports Executive & Entrepreneur
- Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, U.S. Rep civil rights & criminal defense attorney committed to justice & equality
- Attorney Ben Crump, National civil rights lawyer known for major wrongful-death and social justice cases
Notable Attendees & Cultural Leaders
- Notable Attendees & Cultural Leaders included:
- Kimberly Bizu, Rich Little Broke Girls
- Fatou P. Barry, PR Girl Manifesto
- Jess Xu, Fashion Muse
- Ash Grewal, The OverachieveHers
- Tai Beauchamp, Television Personality
- Aurora James’ Team, Fashion & Equity Advocates
- Womanly Magazine, Attia Taylor, Editor-in-Chief, and editorial team
- Executives from Condé Nast, Amazon, Nike, Hearst, R13, UPS, alongside civic leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and philanthropists shaping industries globally
- Kimberly Bizu, Rich Little Broke Girls
The event underscored FGI’s ability to convene culture-makers and decision-makers driving impact worldwide. It was both a celebration of its historic first convening and a catalyst, setting the tone for future global activations.
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