By Desiree Murphy
getty
Michelle Obama is looking back on 2020.
From the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to heightened awareness over the Black Lives Matter movement following the tragic death of George Floyd, the former first lady is opening up about what this unprecedented year has taught us.
"Black Lives Matter. For me, the holidays have always been a chance to slow down and reflect," Obama wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, accompanying her post with a video from
CNN Heroes. "We've endured so much this past year, from the devastation of the pandemic to the ups and downs of a hard-won election. But what has perhaps stayed with me most is the passionate message of justice and empathy that has defined the Black Lives Matter protests around the world."