Activist Sonny Singh writes in The Huffington Post about the racial nuances in the George Zimmerman trial:
To really understand racism in the United States, we have to understand power. Racism is not just about attitudes; it is a system of oppression. What this means is that white people receive unearned privileges and advantaged simply because of the color of skin, while people of color are systematically disadvantaged and marginalized. That does not make the experiences of all people of color alike, nor does it mean that people of color cannot perpetuate racism, as in the case of George Zimmerman. In fact, we are often rewarded for doing so.
Sonny Singh also reflects upon the forms of bigotry that are often experienced — and perpetuated by — South Asian and Sikh culture. Read more here.