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Jesse Jackson Tribute, Jaylon Brown Beverly Hills Controversy, FBS Football & More

Feb 19, 2026
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Welcome to Team NO Sleep where hosts James Hicks and Montell Allen always dive deep into the week’s most powerful sports and social impact stories—with real talk, humor, and community shout-outs. This week we cover the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, discuss current tragedies hitting close to home, examine racial injustice at Jaylen Brown’s Beverly Hills event, celebrate accountability in college sports, and break down what Sacramento State’s move to FBS means for local athletes and education. Get comfortable having uncomfortable conversations—this episode is packed with knowledge, passion, and social impact. **CHAPTERS** 0:00 – Intro & Team NO Sleep Updates 2:01 – West Coast Storms & Staying Safe 4:13 – Honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson’s Legacy 13:56 – California Avalanche Tragedy 17:21 – Rhode Island Youth Hockey Shooting 20:06 – Safety at Sporting Events & Social Trauma 26:48 – Jaylen Brown’s Beverly Hills Event Controversy 31:35 – Uncomfortable Conversations on Race & Privilege 33:05 – Positive Role Models Shut Down 39:57 – The Domino Effect: Why Events Matter 45:37 – UCLA Basketball Coach’s Accountability Move 50:08 – Celebrating Doing the Right Thing