As we try to make sense of this week, we look back at 10 photo essays about activists, athletes, inmates, and refugees.

"Athletes On The Field, In The Moment" —New York Times

"With the Summer Olympics quickly approaching, it’s good to look back on all the incredible sports moments captured throughout the years. This gallery shows the evolution of photography, as well as the amazing amount of courage, determination, and passion each and every athlete and competitor has." —Jared Harrell, photo editor, BuzzFeed News

Bob Martin/Sports Illustrated

"Stop Killing Us" —BuzzFeed

"It was nice to see this photo essay amid all the bad news last week as Justin J Wee’s photos recognized the pain that people were feeling and made an effort to represent the diversity of people coming together in support of Black Lives Matter.” —Kate Bubacz, senior photo editor, BuzzFeed News

Justin J Wee

"South Korean Troops Swap Boots For Ballet Shoes" —Reuters

"I have so many positive feelings about these military men using ballet to de-stress. These are the guys on the front line of the most heavily militarised border in the world, and through this photo series we get to see them bend over backward (literally, even) to release their tension. Ballet has become their respite from the conflict-filled world they face every day." —Anna Mendoza, photo editor, BuzzFeed Australia

KIM HONG-JI / REUTERS

"These Photos Show How The World Is Reacting To The Attack In Nice" —BuzzFeed

"The attack in Nice and events like this are becoming too regular. Images like these show us the solidarity and humanity needed in these times." —Dennis Huynh, design director, BuzzFeed News

Eric Gaillard / Reuters

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