“The Angel of Arkansas” — Ruth Coker Burks, AIDS carer

Ruth Coker-Burks

I've just heard the Conversation on ABC Australia radio Sarah Kanowski talking to Ruth Coker Burks, the "Angel of Arkansas".

It's a very moving story of a brave woman, who started giving care to AIDS victims very early on, when they were feared and shunned. Some shocking stories of how badly they were treated in the early days of the epidemic — "worse than animals" she says.

The audio is not yet available as it's only just aired live, but will soon at the ABC Conversations podcast. 

Meantime, link to the episode here.