26 Best Bachelors of the Year

Ebony, June, 2003

WHERE have all the good Brothers gone? Turn the following pages and you'll find 26 of them--EBONY'S Bachelors of the Year. These men are fine and sexy, smart and confident--and they are available.

Their desires are pretty basic: beauty, sincerity, honesty, passion, sexy--and some just want a woman who can cook!

Actors, entertainers, sports figures, military men and radio DJs, these Brothers are from the South, North, East, West, and Middle America. They are hot and ready to find that special Sister.

4 DEREK FISHER, 28

Los Angeles

The ideal woman for this Los Angeles Lakers guard is personally and professionally motivated, loves to laugh, has a good spiritual foundation and is physically fit. If Fisher were to treat you to an evening of romance, you would be picked up in a limousine, showered with flowers and driven to your favorite restaurant where he would be waiting. After dinner and wine by candlelight, you'd hit the hottest club for salsa dancing.

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CUTTING MOBLEY, 27

Houston

This Houston Rockets guard believes in romance and chemistry. A Philadelphia native, Mobley says he wants a woman who exudes sexy, but is "genuine"--not caught up in the hype. He enjoys chillin' out and watching classic films, such as A Raisin in the Sun and Casablanca. A romantic date for him would include a relaxing but phenomenal dinner by the beach.

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EARL M. CAMPBELL, 33

Shreveport, La.

An assistant federal prosecutor, the Savannah, Ga., native's ideal woman has strong Christian values, is family-oriented, sensual and down-to-earth. Campbell's interests include traveling and magic.

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NAPOLEAN HARRIS, 24

Chicago

A second-year linebacker for the Oakland Raiders, Harris says he wants a "God-fearing" woman who knows her way around the kitchen. His idea of romance includes dinner and conversation by candlelight. A Northwestern graduate, Harris also wants an educated and independent woman who is relaxed and outgoing.

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DORIEN WILSON

Los Angeles

Now in his fourth season on the hit UPN sitcom The Parkers, Wilson is a multitalented television and film actor who spends as much time as he can with his two children. The woman for him is God-fearing, caring, thoughtful and appreciates romance. That special date would include dinner at a beach house, a meal prepared by him, a roaring fire, and maybe, "If I've done everything right, there will be rose petals in the bedroom."

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SEAN M. TATE, 32

Detroit

An attorney in private practice, Tate enjoys dancing, basketball and movies. He wants a family-oriented career woman who believes in God, is athletic and self-confident.

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41 SIMEON RICE, 29

Chicago

A Pre-Bowl defensive end with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rice enjoys traveling and being spontaneous. He also likes visiting art museums and galleries. While Rice says he isn't looking for a specific type of woman, he does want someone with whom he is "in rhythm" and is waiting for that "right person to find him"

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DR. TIY-E MUHAMMAD, 33

Atlanta

A psychology professor at Clark Atlanta University, Muhammad enjoys spending time with his two children. The relationship expert on The Ricki Lake Show, he wants a "God-sexy" woman who has a great appreciation for her womanhood, and enjoys a man who appreciates his manhood.

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ALBEON L. SLADE, 52

Philadelphia

A learning support teacher, Slade enjoys listening to music and detailing his SUV. He wants a petite woman who likes wearing jeans and casual clothing and is financially secure.

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GREG ALVOID, 47

Omaha, Neb.

A captain in the city's fire department, Alvoid spends his free time traveling and playing golf. His ideal woman is mature with a beautiful spirit and love for the Lord. She has a passion for life and loves to be treated like a lady.

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RALPH JACOB, 25

Brooklyn, N.Y.

The model and music producer is no stranger to passion, although the mood and the setting depend on the lady. Jacob, originally from the island of Martinique, says his ideal woman has a positive vibe, is strong, attentive and affectionate. The common denominator for that romantic date, he says, is that there would "definitely be some caresses and kisses involved."

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JOHN WILEY PRICE

Dallas

Elected to the office of Dallas County Commissioner, Price seeks an independent and physically fit woman. His interests include vintage cars, African art, Black dolls, and antiques. Her occupation, financial status and religious beliefs are not boundaries. He is open to the possibilities.

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MICHAEL L. WRIGHT, 34

Dayton, Ohio

An attorney at Wright & VanNoy, Wright enjoys fishing, golf, basketball and soccer. His ideal woman is outgoing, intelligent, confident, spiritual, family-oriented and attractive.

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CAPT. WENDELL M. WILLIAMS, 38

Bowie, Md.

An officer in the U.S. Air Force assigned to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Williams enjoys biking, traveling and weight training. The ideal woman for this airman possesses inward and outward beauty, is intelligent, driven, spiritual, physically fit and independent.