Reality star ‘Bama Barbie’ coming to Alabama for HBCU back to school event

Fans of Love Island USA and proud supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities will want to read this AL.com article about Olandria Carthen returning to her home state of Alabama to attend a Back 2 School Kickoff event at Tuskegee University, where she will be a special guest and celebrate her roots as a proud alumna of the HBCU. Known affectionately as “Bama Barbie,” Carthen’s visit highlights her ongoing connection to her alma mater and her commitment to giving back to the community that helped shape her early years and helped prepare her for life after reality TV.