Top Story Editor's Pick Armstrong shares experience and spirit in leadership camp Christopher Miller Jun 23, 2023 Jun 23, 2023 Updated Aug 3, 2024 0 1 of 2 Arkevious Armstrong speaking with the kids at his summer program in the Logan community. Courtesy of Arkevious Armstrong Cobe Henry takes on Bradley Blackmore in a game of Connect Four. Chris Miller, Independent Tribune Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Christopher Miller Arkevious Armstrong is many things: A father, businessman, life coach, community leader, author and motivational speaker.kAmw6 2=D@ :D 2 3:8 <:5 2E 962CE[ D@>6E9:?8 96 92D C6A62E65=J D9@H? 5FC:?8 E96 J@FE9 DF>>6C AC@8C2> 96 @C82?:K65 :? E96 {@82? 4@>>F?:EJ[ H9:49 3682? 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