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>> reporter: this american airlines ground crew is prepping flight 372 for a trip into the history books. the dallas to phoenix flight is the first time in the airline's 96 years everyone involved, from the ramp to the gate -- >> we are honored to have you on board. >> reporter: -- in the cockpit and in the cabin are all black women. the flight celebrates the 100th anniversary of bessie coleman, the first african american woman to earn a pilot's license. coleman had to learn to fly in france because it wasn't an option here in the u.s. [ applause ] >> reporter: her great niece gigi was on the celebration flight. >> my great aunt, you've seen her license two years before amelia earhart. she wasn't in the history books. no one knew about her. >> reporter: she runs the bessie coleman aviation all-stars, an after school program inspiring kids, especially young people of color, to take flight. currently, more than 86% of airline pilots are white.
The arrival of new firework shows, Ratatouille, and golden statues aren't the old things coming to Walt Disney World for the 50th anniversary as the food guide for the 18-month celebration is here!
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