Lorenzo Llewellyn Witherspoon

Lorenzo Llewellyn Witherspoon

politician Liberia

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
19,991
Power
12$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Liberia 1 9.00 0.40% +0% 5,057,681 19,991 $3,000 12$
Totals 1 5,057,681 19,991 $3,000 12$
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Recent Mentions

Liberia Liberia: 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. 9

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Africans Must View their Heritage at Home, Not in Distant Museums | News