Supergirl (1984) wasn’t just trying to follow in the footsteps of Superman: The Movie—it was trying to expand that world in a way that centered a different kind of hero. And while the execution didn’t land for everyone at the time, what the film attempted deserves far more credit than it has historically received.

Generations change. Technology changes. Culture shifts. But motherhood — particularly the strength of Black motherhood — remains one of the most consistent forces in shaping resilience.