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Black History Facts API

⭐ Beginner's Pick Open Data / API Key Intermediate HTTPS CORS
Varies by plan (check documentation)
77 Score
Grade B
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Overview

The Black History Facts API gives you access to one of the largest databases of Black history facts on the web. You can search for facts or contribute new ones using a simple API key. It is a great starting point for building educational apps, quizzes, or history timelines.

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Beginner Tip

Include your API key in the request header as shown in the docs. Start by searching for a keyword to see what kinds of facts are available.

Available Data

Black History Facts data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Requires API key authentication

Example Response

JSON Response 
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "result": "Data from Black History Facts",
    "description": "Contribute or search one of the largest black history fact databases on the web",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Field Reference

id Unique identifier for the fact record.
fact The historical fact text.
category Topic category the fact belongs to, such as Civil Rights or Science.
year Year or period the fact refers to.
source Attribution or source reference for the fact.

Implementation Example 

// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://www.blackhistoryapi.io/docs";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized Missing or invalid API key in the request header.
✓ Add your API key to the Authorization header exactly as documented on the API site.
Empty results array Search term did not match any records in the database.
✓ Try broader or differently spelled keywords; the database uses exact string matching.
CORS error in browser Direct browser requests may be blocked by CORS policy.
✓ Route your requests through a backend server or serverless function instead of calling the API from the browser.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 5/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 17/20
✓ Reliability 10/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS YES
Category Open Data
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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