“There aren’t a lot of examples for people of transness or queerness. So there is an element of exploration, it’s okay to try out different things and feel what fits for you or what doesn’t. That’s not just in the queer community. In every community, curiosity is important,” says one-n-ten’s CEO Nate Rhoton.

Through Centered.PHX, Muse wants to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people to share their stories, “in ways that foster connection, healing, and visibility.” She also aims to continue raising awareness of how Black culture has shaped and continues to guide Downtown Phoenix.

At the southwest corner of Third Avenue and Washington Street stands the 305 Garage, with space for 1,450 vehicles, along with Crazy Jim’s restaurant. But over a century ago, that corner was home to the city’s newest lodgings, the Arizona Hotel, and to one of Phoenix’s most renowned soda jerks, who, during Prohibition, enjoyed cult status akin to today’s craft bartenders.