I want to know the answer to the following question:
Prior to 1997, where were racial categories declared for the U.S. Census?
All the background I'm provided with is that "In September 1997, during the process of revision of racial categories previously declared by OMB directive no. 15, the American Anthropological Association (AAA) recommended that OMB combine the "race" and "ethnicity" categories into one question to appear as "race/ethnicity" for the 2000 US Census.". Is that enough to answer the question?
Answer: yes