Lorenzo Llewellyn Witherspoon
Ambassador Lorenzo Llewellyn Witherspoon is Liberia’s Special Envoy on Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, known for his advocacy for the restitution and restoration of African heritage. He recently delivered a keynote address at the 2025 UNESCO Africa Week in Paris, emphasizing the importance of global solidarity in reclaiming Africa's cultural legacy and addressing systemic inequities in education. Witherspoon's work highlights the historical contributions of Africa to science and culture, while advocating for educational reform that empowers African youth to connect with their heritage.
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Ambassador Lorenzo Llewellyn Witherspoon founded the Africa-Barbados Heritage Initiative to preserve the shared history between Barbados and Liberia.
New Website Chronicles Barbadian Migration to Liberia, Expands Cultural Ties | Travel
Liberia· 2026-05-30
Ambassador Witherspoon delivered a powerful keynote address at the 2025 UNESCO Africa Week in Paris, calling for urgent global solidarity to support the restitution and restoration of African heritage.
Africans Must View their Heritage at Home, Not in Distant Museums | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-20