CNN

Penny Black: ‘First’ piece of mail sent using a stamp could fetch up to $2.5 million at auction

The first known piece of mail sent using a prepaid stamp — “one of the greatest leaps forward in human communication” — could fetch between $1.5 million and $2.5 million when it comes up for auction ...
Kennebec Journal

Obituary: Penelope “Penny” S. Black

PITTSTON – Penelope “Penny” S. Black, 75, died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, following a long illness with her loving husband by her side. Penny was born in Westbrook on Feb. 1, 1949, the ...
CNN

Twitter may be no more, but a new docuseries from Prentice Penny shows Black Twitter’s influence is forever

Twitter may no longer be Twitter, but the presence of Black Twitter is still being felt. If you doubt that, just hop over to X (the platform formally known as Twitter) and search for the recent ...