About

Allison Alcéna is a writer, educator, and lover of all things Black. They hold a Bachelors in English Literature and Black Studies from Swarthmore College, and currently pay bills by being a program manager.

This site is a place for Black twentysomethings to feel less alone as they navigate through major transitions, discover themselves, and hopefully find peace – however that looks for them. You can contact Allison at allison[at]allisonalcena.com or through the contact page up top. Follow Allison on YouTube  and Instagram.

[Image description: Allison is smirking at the camera. They have their curls in a high puff, and wear tortoiseshell glasses, gold hoop earrings, a gold ring and a denim shirt. Behind Allison is a bookshelf with many colorful books and decorations]