Strike a Blow to Change the World is an autobiography of the prominent Dalit activist Eknath Awad. The book was recently translated into English by Jerry Pinto. In his book, Awad describes his rage against the humiliation of the Mangs by the upper castes; his struggle to overcome caste prejudices as well as extreme poverty to get an education; his days of activism; joining the Dalit Panthers; his decision to return to Marathwada and much more. The following is an excerpt from the book, as well as a conversation between Eknath Awad's son Milind Awad and writer Githa Hariharan.
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