Top Bachelorettes of 2005

Ebony, July, 2005

GENTLEMEN, be forewarned. Our supersingle Sisters are successful, beautiful and very much in demand. They include a former Miss USA, a surgeon, a judge and even a former American Idol contestant. Their interests are varied, and while each Sister is happy being single and making her mark in the world, spending time with the right Brother would be a welcome.

Lori Wilson, 31, is an Atlanta-based television news anchor/reporter who loves writing, working out, reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Her ideal man is "in his 30s and 6'3", physically fit and spiritual."

Kenya Moore, the 30ish former Miss USA, recently established her own production company, Dark Horse Productions, LLC, and is filming movies. The L.A.-based beauty enjoys sun sports and admits, "I have a weakness for tall [over 6'3"] men with an athletic build, soulful sexy eyes and pretty teeth." Other attributes she admires in her ideal man are spirituality and honesty.

Dr. Tracy Thompson, 40, is a licensed psychologist who lives in Fremont, Calif., and enjoys traveling, mountain climbing and strolls along the beach. The Brother who wins her heart must share her recreational interests and have a genuine love for God.

LaToya London, 26, a former American Idol (season 3) contestant has a new CD scheduled for release this month. In her rare spare time, the entertainer reads, watches television and enjoys the outdoors. Her ideal man "takes care of himself, body, mind and spirit."

Claudine James, 35, is an administrative judge who lives in Houston, where she enjoys shopping, volunteering, playing tennis and traveling. Her ideal 35- to 48-year-old man is "a good communicator and believes in God."

Tammy Terrell Phelps, 38, is a truancy assessment counselor who lives in Shreveport, La., where she enjoys modeling, shopping, traveling and being a parent to her daughter. She appreciates a man who is "God-fearing and takes care of his spiritual and physical body."

Erika Nicole Jasper, 27, works as a staff pharmacist and is a native of Leesburgh, Fla., where she enjoys outreach ministry at her church, traveling and playing golf. The Brother she chooses will be God-fearing, educated, adventurous and family-oriented.

LaDrena D. Dansby, 40, lives in Pasadena, Calif., and works in L.A. as a construction manager. She enjoys live entertainment, art and time spent with her family and friends. Her ideal man is tall, physically fit and enjoys outdoor activities.

Lashawn A. Welch, 27, is an actress with a recurring role on The Guiding Light. She enjoys going to the spa, dancing and impersonating Diana Ross. Her ideal man is between 27 and 37 years old, physically fit, professional and a Christian.

Joycelyn M. Perry, 39, is an operations manager at Federal Express in Knoxville, Tenn. She loves sports, traveling, listening to music and spending time with family and friends. She would like to meet a 37- to 45-year-old Christian man who is career-minded.

Jennifer Johnson, 42, is an entrepreneur/ organizational developer in Overland Park, Kan., where she enjoys working out, walks in the park and hiking. She would like to meet "a sincere Christian man who is athletic, smells good and is a nonsmoker."

Kimberly K. Troy, 41, works as a systems integration analyst in Annapolis Junction, Md. She likes traveling, attending football games and spending time with family and friends. Her ideal man is tall, Christian and financially secure.

Kimberly Rock, 35, is a senior project officer in Washington, D.C. She enjoys watching sports, traveling and doing volunteer work. Her ideal man is a nonsmoker, spiritual, self-confident and fun-loving.

Tina Aniece Battle, 38, is an executive assistant for a Black-owned architecture firm in Indianapolis. A perfect date would include a walk in the park with a 38- to 50-year-old Christian man who will send her flowers for no reason at all.

Celesta Jeane Blake, 40, spends her free time reading African-American literature and traveling. She's an operations manager for UPS in Greensboro, N.C., and says her mate should be "God-fearing, goal-oriented and has the ability to communicate."

Louise Carroll, 38, is an administrative assistant in Mobile, Ala. The single mother enjoys shopping, traveling and spending lime with family and friends. Her ideal mate is "fun loving, trustworthy, ambitious, spontaneous, physically fit and family-oriented."

Felicia L. Daniel, 37, is a project manager in Flint, Mich. The single mother, who enjoys playing golf, traveling and basketball, would like to meet a mature God-fearing man with a great personality and good conversation.

Kimberlee J. Burt 34, is the owner of a preschool in downtown Chicago. In her free time she enjoys biking, roller-blading, and visiting museums and bookstores. Her ideal mate is "firmly grounded in the Christian faith," emotionally mature and ambitious.

Diertra (Dee Dee) Jones, 33, lives in Virginia Beach, where she is an account executive. Her leisure interests include traveling, and participating in and watching sports. Her dream guy loves sports and is spiritual, physically Nit and financially secure.