We all know who the Baby Boomers (born approximately 1946 through 1964) are and something about the impact they've had - and will have - on our society, our economy, and the future. I've wondered about the impact of my own generation, Generation X (born approximately 1965 through 1980). Initial research turned up in large part books, articles, and websites written by Baby Boomers. GenX writers and researchers are out there, but our own exploration of our generation has just begun.

The oldest of us are just now entering our 40s. Over the next several decades, we'll be making influential marks upon society, culture, and the world. We'll be taking steps toward shaping and educating the next generation. Our theories and philosophies will become apparent in our art, writing, media, technology, and politics. Now is the time to document our stories. And since we represent the smallest generation on record at about 46 million, it is vital that anyone who is driven to add to our collective library does so.

As a member of Generation X (I was born in 1972), I intend to offer a contribution to our pictorial history. My goal is to capture an accurate and engaging representation of our experiences, thoughts, and perspectives. My curiosity about our generation is the foundation of this project. Having an opportunity to hear our stories is the bonus. The result of this project will be a documentary book of photography accompanied by articles written by me, based on interviews with participants.

-Tracy L. Hurst

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