[kabar]

You are missing the point. The USG sets the reporting parameters and defines how the data is reported so they can compile it nationally. I would assume that Hawaii would adhere to those standards. Today, it may be African, which is why I posited that the recently issued COLBs [secondary documents] use the term African.

[curiosity]

You are missing the point. The USG sets the reporting parameters and defines how the data is reported so they can compile it nationally.

The obvious point you seem to be missing is that the USG gives parameters on how to report the race of the child. It doesn't tell parents what they can and cannot put down on the birth certificate. They can classify themselves however they want. If you don't like any of the race categories listed, you can just check "other" and fill in what you want to call yourself.

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/dvs/birth11-03final-ACC.pdf

Duh. I can't believe how stupid the birther arguments have become.

[carton253]

In the late 60’s my grandmother worked at Sears in HR. She had to fill out a federal form that listed the races of all employees. The designation was COIN. Caucasian, Oriental, Indian (American) and Negro. If that helps.