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A conference sponsored by a group that argues whites are superior to blacks is being held this weekend at the Dulles Hyatt, prompting criticism of the hotel chain for hosting the event. The American Renaissance conference is being held at the hotel in Herndon. It's sponsored by the New Century Foundation, based in Oakton. Its leader, Jared Taylor, says the white race is losing its identity in America due to multiculturalism and immigration. He expects about 250 people to attend the conference. A group of student activists at George Mason University has tried unsuccessfully to get the Hyatt to shut its doors to the conference, which it has hosted in previous years. Tariq Khan, a George Mason junior who has held anti-war protests at the school, said the students are focusing more on the Hyatt than American Renaissance. Hyatt spokeswoman Lori Armon said the opinions of those at American Renaissance don't necessarily reflect those of Hyatt Dulles or its parent company. But she says the company does not "discriminate against guests or organizations with which our guests are affiliated."
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