Anton Harper

Actuary who loves to cook. Supporter of the All Peoples Community Center

[Blake Burge @blakeaburge]

Underrated life advice: If you want more people in your corner, give them reasons to be there. Make yourself easy to root for. Great attitude. Zero drama. Gracious. Dependable. Do the extra little bit everyone skips. Always follow through. Never make people regret helping you.

[Wayne Chen @wcchen]

RIP Mighty Sparrow (9 Jul 1935 - 27 Sep 2026). Legendary #Trinbagonian #calypso and #soca vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist born Slinger Francisco, in Grand Roy, Grenada.

Widely regarded as the most influential figure in the history of calypso music. Though born in Grenada, he was raised from infancy in Port-of-Spain, #Trinidad, after his family relocated there in 1937, and it is with Trinidad and Tobago that he is most closely identified.

Sparrow's breakthrough came in 1956, when his composition "Jean and Dinah", a commentary on the withdrawal of American servicemen from Trinidad after World War II, won him the National Calypso King title and reshaped the art form's lyrical ambitions.

Over a career spanning more than seven decades, he has won Trinidad's Calypso Monarch title eight times and the Carnival Road March competition eight times, records that established him as, in his own popularized phrase, the "Calypso King of the World."

Beyond his competitive dominance, Sparrow's significance lies in his fusion of biting social and political satire with melodic accessibility, tackling colonialism, race, sexuality, and #Caribbean identity in songs such as "Slave," "Education," and "Congo Man."

[Kejan Haynes @KejanHaynes]

The man, the legend, The Mighty Sparrow has passed away

[Mia Amor Mottley @miaamormottley]

Every human being has equal value. Every single one.

At the United Nations General Assembly, I challenged a world that still decides whose lives deserve protection and whose suffering can be ignored.

No race is superior. No people are disposable. Until we honour that truth, "everywhere is war" remains a warning we have failed to heed.

What the world needs now is love, with the courage to confront injustice and defend our shared humanity.

Love and a little kindness. For everyone.

[Los Angeles Sparks @LASparks]

.@LisaLeslie forever cemented in Los Angeles.

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

“In the short term, you are as good as your intensity.

In the long term, you are only as good as your consistency.”

— Shane Parrish

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

Every single thing you want in life is on the other side of something that sucks. That suck might be 100 workouts, 100 bland meals, 100 hours of work, or 100 hard conversations. Embrace it. Pay the cost of entry with pride. The answers you seek are found in the actions you avoid.

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

I’m in love with this sentence:

“Your future is shaped by the habits you repeat, not the goals you set.”

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

Every September we mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This year it’s more personal for me.

More than 330,000 American men this year will hear the words we did last spring when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. By the time we found it, it had already spread to my bones.

When prostate cancer is caught early, the five-year survival is close to 100%.

So have the conversation with your doctor. Don’t put it off.

If you're at average risk, that conversation should start around 50, and the guidelines now say screening every 2 to 4 years. If you're a Black man, start it at 45 or earlier. You are nearly 70% more likely to get this disease and 2 to 4 times more likely to die from it. Which is an outrage in the richest country in the world.

If your father or your brother had prostate cancer, start the conversation at 45, and even earlier if more than one of them did.

I am deeply grateful to the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who helped to control my cancer and who continue to take such good care of me. Their skill, dedication, and compassion mean so much. The radiation treatment from last fall worked as intended, and I continue to do the things I care about, like finishing my memoir.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out and continues to keep me and my family in your prayers. We appreciate every single one of you.

It’s my hope and prayer that by sharing our experience and being part of this important conversation, we can help save lives. Talk to your doctors. Ask the hard questions. Do it for yourself, and do it for the people who love you.

And no matter what, keep the faith. God bless you.

[Nithya Shri @Nithya_Shrii]

If you take photos of random little things because they looked beautiful for no particular reason, please share here !!

[Jasmine Patrice @Shesahoopsgirly]

I told y’all that locker room sermon was gonna be legendary!

What i didn’t expect was for it to be Black Mama coded! Kara put belt to ass in that locker room!

[Team TTO @TTOlympic]

HE’S DONE IT AGAIN—FOR THE 3rd TIME! 👌🏽🇹🇹🚨🔥🔥

Jereem Richards stormed to an incredible 43.68 seconds, securing second place🥈 at the Wanda Diamond League Final while breaking the TTO🇹🇹 Men’s 400m national record for the THIRD TIME! ⚡️😩
Another national record. Another personal best. Another historic performance for #TeamTTO! 👏🏽🇹🇹
#TrinidadAndTobago @Reemy_rich19

[BET @BET]

Two islands. MASSIVE cultural footprint. 🇹🇹🔥 For 64 years, Trinidad & Tobago has stood independent, but its influence reaches far beyond its shores. Steelpan. Soca. Carnival. Creativity. A culture that doesn’t just show up, it takes over.

Happy 64th Independence Day to sweet T&T! Drop your flag below and celebrate with us! 🇹🇹 #IslandCoded #BET

[Holly Rowe @sportsiren]

Well this was precious and now I am weeping. Our @delta pilot came on and said the crew wanted to honor the joy @DollyParton brought to the world. This is how taxied in to gate!

[Dolly Parton @DollyParton]

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at https://t.co/cLu9I7M2wC

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at https://t.co/arzrqInqJA

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

Underrated life advice: Just be easy to work with. Show up on time. Do what you said you'd do. Bring solutions, not problems. Never create drama. Be responsive. Be emotionally consistent. Be kind. People will always want to support someone who just makes their life easier.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

A mentor once told me this: You don't plan your future. You plan your actions today, and those actions create your future. I’ll never forget that.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

Major cheat code for life: Always having something on the calendar you're excited about. It can really be anything. Difficult physical challenge, big project, fun trip, ambitious goal, whatever. It creates energy. It promotes structure. It carries you through the lows. Life hack.

[WNBA @WNBA]

The moment belonged to Sydney Taylor ⭐

The rookie finished with 29 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, and buried the game-winning three with 0.9 seconds left to lift the @chicagosky to a thrilling home win.

#WNBASeason30

[VB Knives @Empty_America]

"You’re either alive or dead. Those are the only two ages."

Pretty classic line.