Modern-day Matchmakers

THE WASHINGTON TIMES -- July 27 -- Leandra Ollie hopes to help black singles in the D.C. area find a match. With more than 1,200 professional matchmakers, fees from $5,000 to $25,000, the industry earned $236 million in 2005, according to Forbes.com. Some matchmakers receive up $100,000+ for matches. Ollie started Talented Tenth Connection to specialize in black singles after getting certified at the Matchmaking Institute in New York. FULL ARTICLE @ THE WASHINGTON TIMES