26 Best Bachelors of the Year

Ebony, June, 2003

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MYRON (MAGIC) GIGGER

Austell, Ga.

The popular midday radio personality for V-103 FM in Atlanta, Gigger's leisure interests include sailing, water sports and all types of music. His ideal woman is a lady who is spiritual, smart, supportive, sensitive, sexy and secure.

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CHRIS STOKES, 33

Los Angeles

Chairman and CEO of the Ultimate Group, a management and entertainment company, Stokes has managed the careers of B2K and IMX, and is also a senior executive at A&M/Interscope Records. His ideal woman is one who is self-sufficient and career-minded, and understands his busy schedule.

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HEZEKIAH MILES DAVIDSON, 33

Akron, Ohio

CEO of Right Hand Management and Productions Inc., Davidson enjoys biking, canoeing and spending time with family. His ideal woman wears her beauty easily, has a great spirit and sincere belief in God, as well as a strong sense of identity and purpose.

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BIG TIGGER, 29

New York

Although he says he doesn't really have a specific type of woman, the popular host of New York City's Power 105.1 FM and the BET hip-hop show, Rap City: Tha Bassment, definitely knows what he likes. Sense of humor, compassion, affection, culinary, understanding--all are qualities and skills that come to mind. It also doesn't hurt if you have pretty feet. "My foot massage technique is champion-quality."

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YAO O. DINIZULU, 30

Chicago

A business litigation and real estate lawyer at Harris, Mitchell & Dinizulu, LLC, his ideal woman is one with beauty, intelligence and a loving heart. He will know her when he meets her.

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ANDRE HAIRSTON, 35

Charlotte, N.C.

A high school drama and choir director, Hairston also is president and CEO of Hair Raising Productions, which produces plays and concerts. His leisure activities include traveling, playing and watching sports and writing plays and music. The woman for him is a lady who is professional at whatever she does, loves God and who enjoys sports.

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PHILL WESTBROOKS, 42

Chandler, Ariz.

A hospital administrator and city council member, Westbrooks is committed to living healthfully and practices yoga, weight training and hiking. He likes music and dancing, and is seeking a woman who enjoys physical fitness, is spiritual, family-focused, mature, bright and passionate.

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GREGORY ALLEN HOWARD

Alexandria, Va.

The screenwriter for such films as Ali and Remember the Titans, Howard enjoys reading, music and traveling. The woman of his dreams is tall, slim, intelligent, kindhearted, unselfish, and loves to laugh--someone who is beautiful and doesn't know it. The perfect date? The premiere of his next movie and sushi.

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GEORGE HENTON, 52

Chicago

The budget director/analyst for the American Bar Association, Henton plays racquetball, travels and enjoys going to the movies. The woman for him is athletic, has a sense of humor, is confident, attractive and shares his interests.

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