18F vs Black History Facts
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with Black History Facts.
Black History Facts
Contribute or search one of the largest black history fact databases on the web
18F
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
Black History Facts
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | 18F | Black History Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
18F is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Black History Facts works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Black History Facts supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.