Super Single Sisters of 2002 - African American women

Ebony, July, 2002

Phyllis Gore-Chavis 38, Loma Linda, Calif.

A government recruitment analyst who also consults in her spare time, Gore-Chavis enjoys hosting and entertaining friends, cooking and riding motorcycles. A secure man who loves his mother, respects women and has a spontaneous, happy spirit is what Gore-Chavis looks for in aman.

Dr. Ella R. Armstrong 36, Chicago

A nuclear pharmacist, Dr. Armstrong loves to shop, dance and engage in the age-old art of conversation. Her dream man is fun-loving, optimistic, upwardly mobile and enjoys the finer things in life. He must also be "a conversationalist who is receptive to my sometimes-strong opinion."

Natalie M. Powell 32, Orlando, Fla.

A director of student outreach programs for the University of Central Florida, Powell enjoys going to the movies, fishing, traveling and walking on the beach. She describes her ideal manas someone who is mature, well-groomed, physically fit, educated and articulate.

Kimberlyn Davis 26, Charlotte, N.C.

A marketing projects manager for the Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Davis enjoys weight lifting, running, and playing and watching sports. The Brother who will catch her eye must be a mature, Christian man who cares about his community, takes pride in his appearance and loves his family.

Dr. Rochelle W. Gilbert 29, Monroe, La.

A mathematics specialist working with the Monroe City School District, Dr. Gilbert likes walking, bike riding, traveling and mediation. Her ideal man is spiritually grounded and knows his relationship with God. He should also be ambitious, trustworthy and versatile, "able to dine with kings, queens and the president; at the same time being able to remove that hat and dine with those less fortunate."

Dr. Linda H. McMillion 56, San Antonio

A Psychiatrist who works with the mentally ill, Dr. McMillion is an athletic woman who skis, bikes and swims regularly. A woman with a quick wit and even quicker step on the dance floor, she says her ideal man must be physically fit and active, as well as financially sound, honest and ethical.

Valerie A. Moody 34, Alexandria, Va.

An acquisition manager for the U.S. Administration on Aging, Moody enjoys visiting the Caribbean, reading, the theater and golf. She is a neat-freak and hopes to find aman who is also organized and disciplined. He must also be "spiritually and ethically committed" and have a sense of humor. If the Brother is 5-foot-10 or taller with a slim to muscular build, that would be a bonus.

Michelle Taylor 30, Moore, Okla.

A supervisor with DirecTV, the 5-foot-8 Taylor also models part-time. She likes listening to music and writing poetry. Her ideal man has to be 25 or older, employed and honest. "I'm not choosy," she says. "I just want a good man."

LaSundra M. Brown 29, Chicago

The electrical engineer and designer enjoys painting, reading and going to the theater. Her soul mate is a "beautiful, spirited Brother" who has a sense of humor, cemented in Biblical principles and true to the desires of his heart.

Triscina Grey 40, Mitchellville, Md.