Superbachelors Of 1999 - unmarried African American men

Ebony, June, 1999

EBONY'S 1999 list of superbachelors is filled with handsome Black men who seem to have stepped right out of a single woman's dreams. Among the best potential catches of the year are R&B singer Ginuwine, actor Jesse Martin and professional basketball players Ray Allen and Erick Strickland. Also included are Chicago weatherman Byron Miranda, Baltimore investment banker Kalvin Brewer and the distinguished Rev. William Sheals of Georgia. Their diverse interests include traveling, gourmet cooking, community involvement and playing musical instruments.

No matter what area of the country you live in, perhaps you could find an Ebony bachelor who's right for you. Could you be the lucky woman ringing in the next century with one of these men? Read on to find out more.

Jesse Martin New York City

The star of Ally McBeal is looking for "a woman who not only celebrates the love she sees in me, but who celebrates the love she sees in all humanity--a creative soul grounded in the earth who breathes inspiration."

Ginuwine Maryland

A singer and actor, Ginuwine is enjoying the success of his second album, 100% Ginuwine. His ideal woman is "independent and trusting. She will love me for who I am and will push me to reach thee top ... someone I can take with me all the way."

Ray Allen, 23 Milwauke

An actor and starting guard with the Milwaukee Bucks, Allen had a starring role in the Spike Lee film He Got Game and recently founded his own nonprofit foundation, Ray of Hope. His ideal woman is "in shape and takes care of herself."

Kalvin Brewer, 32 Baltimore

An investment banker, Brewer is a film enthusiast who also golfs and plays racquetball in his spare time. Heis looking for a goal-oriented, financially independent woman who likes children and believes in God.

Shawn Ward, 26 Detroit

Shane Ward, 26 Portland, Ore.

Shawn Ward (l.), a product engineer for an automotive corporation, is a weightlifter who rides motorcycles and plays golf. Shawn's ideal woman is pretty, intelligent, goal-oriented and one who loves family.

Shane, a footwear designer for an athletic shoe company, shares his twin brother's love of motorcycles and also enjoys drawing and snowboarding. His ideal woman is a sweet, family-oriented professional with a great sense of humor.

Erick Strickland, 26 Dallas

A professional basketball player with the Dallas Mavericks, Strickland is an avid traveler who enjoys going to jazz clubs and being on "long, secluded romantic dinners with a lovely lady." He is looking for a spiritual, athletic woman with a good sense of humor.

Dr. William Sheals, 51 Duluth, Ga.

Dr. Sheals is the senior pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church. He includes going on cruises, reading and swimming among his leisure activities. He is looking for a "spirit-filled Christian, mature and secure, who loves to cruise, laugh, swim and attend church services."

Dr. Randy T. Warner, 29 Hattiesburg, Miss.

A neuropsychiatrist at a local hospital, Warner is active in his fraternity and his community. He enjoys traveling and saltwater fishing in his spare time. He is looking for a "witty, shapely beauty who is always considerate of the the rights and needs of others."

Michael W. Palmer, 32, Roanoke, Va.

A police officer, Palmer is involved in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program and enjoys going to sporting events and the movies in his free time. He is looking for a caring, fun-loving woman who has a "strong relationship" with God and shares his love of exercise.

Russell Ewing, 31 Brooklyn, N.Y.

An equity portfolio manager, Ewing's leisure interests include playing chess, tennis, snowboarding and reading. He is looking for a "multifaceted, resilient woman who places great importance on family and exudes a high degree of all-around dynamism."

Byron Miranda Chicago

A weatherman for NBC-5 television and WUBT radio, Miranda spends his leisure time working out, bike-riding along the lakefront and attending various live performances. In addition to a good sense of humor, his ideal woman has "a good heart and treats people well."

Dr. Michael Brownlee, 37 Dallas

An emergency room physician, Dr. Brownlee frequents Black theaters and comedy clubs in his spare time. He also enjoys drawing and attending sporting events and social gatherings. He seeks a religious, mature woman who is a hard worker "but [one who] can leave the job at work."

Stephen Lefkovits Washington, D.C.

A vice president of Housing and Finance with the National Multi-Housing Council, Lefkovits likes women who are "affectionate, independent thinkers with a sense of humor and a sense of adventure."

Isaac Cropp III, 29 Clermont, Fla.

Cropp is an animation artist for a major entertainment company. His leisure interests include playing guitar, running, traveling and researching Black history. He is attracted to women of all shapes and sizes, and he says that "occupation and financial status don't matter to me."

Reginald E. Harwell Detroit

A district sales manager for an automotive corporation, Harwell likes to travel, exercise and read in his free time. He is looking for a down-to-earth woman who is sensitive and open-minded and enjoys stimulating conversations.