A citizen-led movement of cultural renewal to live "in the black" and demand that from their leaders
In the Black is a Tennessee-based non-profit fighting for fiscal stewardship and personal responsibility, to leave America better than we found it.
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Americans are drowning in debt
In our homes. In our government.
18x more credit card debt than savings.
Families are operating without margin.
40% of state budgets supported by federal dollars.
Local stability depends on national spending.
1.2T annual interest on the national debt.
Paying for the past instead of investing in the future.
Living in the black is a choice
In the Black is a citizen-led movement advancing fiscal responsibility.
Policy & Research
Publishing practical, long-term solutions to reduce debt and strengthen states.
Civic Engagement
Convening leaders, business owners, and citizens around fiscal stewardship.
Public Expression
The all-black specialty plate represents a commitment to living in the black.
Trusted by leaders across the political spectrum
Voices from Congress and civic leadership affirm the urgency of restoring fiscal responsibility.
In the Black is a wonderful example of bipartisanship. I appreciate and respect so much the efforts you put forward.
SENATOR JOE MANCHIN (WV)
I appreciate what In the Black is doing, because that's where the conversation has to start. People have to start to care and to refuse to be bought off by promises of more stuff
REP. DAN CRENSHAW (TX)
Our Work
Our work turns fiscal concern into practical policy and state-level action.
Represent fiscal stewardship
Our specialty plate and limited goods make the movement visible.
Bringing stewardship into the room
From a small group of citizens to a movement for fiscal responsibility
What began as a small group of concerned citizens has grown into a movement advancing fiscal responsibility for future generations.
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