Ebony bachelorettes 2007: Ebony unveils its beautiful & captivating single women

If you are looking for someone who is smart, spirited and gifted, look no further than these next few pages. From actresses to teachers to radio personalities to military personnel to entrepreneurs, these women are single and hoping to meet a mate who can win their hearts and minds. Their ideal man, in part, is someone who is spiritually and emotionally grounded and caring. Respect, not objectification, is the main goal. Prepare to meet your match.

1. Bessie Winn, 27 Entrepreneur Decatur, Ga.

Miss Black Georgia USA 2006 enjoys listening to music, working out, singing and spending time with family. Her ideal man "carries himself well," loves God, is financially stable and dresses appropriately for his age.

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2. Kellee Stewart

Actress

Los Angeles

The actress is probably best known for her co-starring role in the 2005 comedy Guess Who? in which she plays one of the daughters of the Bernie Mac character. But she also has a robust television-acting career. This fall, Kellee begins her second season as Stephanie on My Boys, the popular TBS series. She enjoys cooking, and her ideal mate is respectful, confident, considerate, spiritually grounded and capable of saying, "I'm sorry."

3. Kym E. Whitley

Actress & comedienne

Valley Village, Calif.

The charismatic entertainer is in the midst of juggling several projects, including a television series. She has already appeared in other "TV series, including Curb Your Enthusiasm, and in box-office hits such as Next Friday, Deliver Us From Eva and most recently The Salon. Off-screen, Kym enjoys traveling, cooking, painting, writing in her personal journal and spending time with her pets. Her ideal man wants a monogamous relationship and enjoys hanging out with friends, whether it is at a backyard barbecue or at a black-tie event. He also is successful in his career and financially stable. "We both would share a love for God."

4. Anika Noni Rose

Actress

New York City

The svelte actress, who captivated audiences in her role as Lorrell in the box-office hit Dreamgirls, garnered attention again in Starter Wife, the USA Network feature about life after divorce for women. Besides baking--she bakes a mean cheesecake--Anika loves being athletic. Her perfect mate is intelligent, kind, spontaneous and has a sense of humor. "He loves to read, as I am an avid reader, and values shared time that is quiet," she says.

5. Bionce Foxx

Radio personality

Chicago

Bionce enjoys traveling, volunteering in the community, mentoring children, reading and shopping. Her ideal man "loves Jesus Christ as his personal savior," is intelligent, enjoys traveling and attending cultural events, including the opera, ballet and theater.

6. Myla Bennett, 29

Plastic surgery resident

Dublin, Ohio

Myla likes to cook, dance and watch funny movies. Her ideal man is clown-to-earth, yet career-oriented. He is physically fit, loves to laugh and is romantic. He also is family-oriented and God-fearing.

7. S. Michele Dorsey, 41

Financial controller for a developer

Hollywood, Fla.

Michele enjoys reading, traveling, exercising and attending sporting events. Her ideal mate has "a relationship with God." He is in great physical health, and is loving, strong and financially stable.

8. Sherrie Johnson, 35

Reporter/anchor

Owings Mills, Md.

Sherrie is adventurous and loves to travel to exotic places. She also enjoys attending the theater, working out and skiing. Her ideal mate is "sensitive, tall and handsome."

9. Nicola Thompson, 32

Major in the U.S. Army

Medical Service Corps

San Antonio

Nicola is athletic and enjoys sporting events, traveling and listening to jazz. Her ideal man is "God-fearing, financially stable, physically fit and articulate."

10. Monique Singleton, 24

Executive assistant

Fairburn, Ga.

Monique spends her leisure time volunteering, reading, attending church, cooking and hanging out with family. She enjoys spending time with a man who puts God first. "He enjoys life, has a positive attitude and respects women."

11. Nicole Indya Cox, 33

Teacher

Riverdale, Md.

Nicole prefers a hardworking man "who is a brilliant conversationalist." He is spiritual and has a sense of humor. She enjoys traveling, biking and reading.

12. Towalame Austin, 34

Foundation president

Beverly Hills, Calif.

Towalame enjoys reading self-help books and romance novels, and hanging out with family and friends. She aspires to meet a Christian who is spiritually grounded, physically fit and has a good sense of humor. He is financially stable and family-oriented.

13. Zelia Elise Brown, 42

Housing consultant

New Orleans

Zelia likes to read, travel, watch movies, cook and mentor teenage girls. She would like to spend time with "a practicing Christian who is witty, athletic, loves to travel, and is exceptionally honest with himself and others."

14. Jestina Howard, 38