Welcome to the black history api! To get started go to click the Sign Up link in the navigation bar and get an api key.
https://rest.blackhistoryapi.io/v2
Auth type
API Key Header
Auth header
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
Rate limit
Not officially published
Pricing
Enterprise / contact sales
Free quota
None
Documentation
https://www.blackhistoryapi.io/docs
Endpoint status
Server online — HTTP 403 — server is online but path returned an error (may require auth)772ms
(checked Mar 29, 2026)
Builder score
D
40%
builder-friendly
API key in the x-api-key request header
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
Free and open. Black history facts API; no paid tiers.
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /hc |
Health Check |
| GET | /metadata/all |
Get All Metadata |
| GET | /metadata/search |
Search Metadata by Type |
| POST | /fact |
Create a New Fact |
| GET | /fact/search |
Search Facts |
| GET | /fact/random |
Get a Random Fact |
curl 'https://www.blackhistoryapi.io'
{}
Data sourced from API Map. Always verify pricing and rate limits against the official Black History Facts documentation.