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 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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