The Wisconsin legislature didn't recognize former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as part of its Black History Month resolution honoring black leaders.
According to Todd Richmond of the Associated Press (via Time), Kaepernick was named in a resolution proposed by the legislature's black caucus, but the Republican leaders left him off the list because he was too controversial.
Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke said he didn't include the football player "for obvious reasons."
Kaepernick became a divisive figure across America after deciding to kneel during the national anthem in protest against racial injustice.