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 ======30-Second Situation======
+//30-Second Situation// discusses the work of author Tochi Onyebuchi and his contribution to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit on the African American experience. Onyebuchi's "30-Second Situation" is a short science fiction story that explores racial identity, surveillance, and technology.The article highlights Onyebuchi's background as a Nigerian American writer and his interest in using speculative fiction to examine social issues.
+The story itself centers around a protagonist named Quenby Jackson, a Black woman who finds herself trapped in a surveillance state where she must navigate constant scrutiny and judgment. Onyebuchi's work raises important questions about privacy, racial bias, and the impact of technology on marginalized communities.
+The article acknowledges the increasing recognition of speculative fiction as a powerful medium for addressing social and political topics. It also praises Onyebuchi's ability to create a thought-provoking narrative within the constraints of a 30-second story.
 ^  Quick Facts  ^^
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 | Authors:  |Tochi Onyebuchi  |
 | Time horizon:  | 2071    |
-| Geographic focus:  |united_states   |
+| Geographic focus:  |United States   |
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