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Aly Raisman’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Shoot Is Sending A Powerful Message
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Aly Raisman’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Shoot Is Sending A Powerful Message

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February 14, 2018
Aly Raisman's Sports Illustrated swimsuit shoot is nothing short of inspiring for women everywhere. The famously risque magazine has given women the opportunity to speak out about their experiences as women by painting empowering messages on their bodies. Aly Raisman in Sports Illustrated is truly inspirational!

Sport’s Illustrated’s famous Swimsuit Issue always makes headlines for its risque photos and celebrity engagement.  This year, the SI Swimsuit edition has launched a new project called “In Her Words,” which was shot by a female photographer.  This movement allowed these women to express their voice, passion, and strength by painting words on their naked bodies.   Aly Raisman’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot has sparked a lot of attention as she has been in headlines recently for her outspokenness about the sexual abuse she received from the USA Gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar.

Aly’s inclusion in the SI Swimsuit issue gave her a chance to speak out about her experience yet again, as she has quickly become a face and activist in the #MeToo movement.

Through this shoot, Aly’s aim is to show women that they should not be ashamed to be a victim, and they should embrace their strength as a woman and command respect.  The words Aly has chosen to put on her body such as “Women do not have to be modest to be respected,” “fierce,” and “live 4 you.”

In addition to this inspiring shoot, Aly Raisman’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit shoot also included some OG SI swimsuit shots. Aly is a big advocate for body positivity, and her powerful photos definitely show it. She looks incredibly beautiful and inspiring in the photographs, showing off her strength and confidence as an abuse survivor.

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Earlier this year, Aly became a model for Aerie, and none of her photos were retouched.  Aly joined the campaign with Yara Shahidi and Rachel Platten, both of whom, like Aly, have overcome their own hardships and battles.  This all-inclusive and diverse campaign aimed to empower women and challenge beauty standards by portraying natural, normal women.

We could not be more proud of Aly and her activism in the women’s movement, and we cannot wait to see where she goes from here!

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Aly Raisman is such a queen, and she is a role model for girls everywhere.  We <3 you, Aly!

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Lisa Morgan Simon is a relocated Jersey Girl living in Boston, Massachusetts. She is in her fourth year at Northeastern University, studying Marketing and Media Production. In addition to working with Society19, Lisa also fulfills her dream of producing live television by working with GoNUxstream, helping broadcast division 1 sports at Northeastern. When she’s not updating Society19’s social media, broadcasting, or writing articles, she’s likely rock climbing in some foreign country. Lisa is a fake vegan but a real queer Gemini with a huge love for animals, Rihanna, and the outdoors.