The 2008 SuperSingles

Ebony, Nov, 2008 by Marie Vash

I was truly disappointed in "The 2008 SuperSingles" (Aug. 2008), about eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. Mixing the guys with the gals is a bad idea. In doing it this way, you do not get the variety and range of singles that you used to see. Was there a shortage of applicants?

I was particularly insulted (for myself and my Black Sisters) to see a professional gambler presented as a good catch for one of us. In past issues of EBONY, I remember the bachelors and bachelorettes had to stand for something positive and be a good catch for someone. Who would want to introduce their sister, friend or mother to a gambler as a good possibility for a mate? I am sure there were Black men whose pursuits and occupations were more acceptable than someone who just rolls the dice for a living.

Next time, please choose Black men and women who are upright, honorable, professional and attractive. There are many of us out here who are worthy of gracing your pages.

Marie Vash

Washington, D.C.