This manuscript explores lessons that may be learned from the trial of the Black American author and intellectual, W.E.B. DuBois. It offers a discussion of the trial and his work in the context of American notions of race and racism and other 20^th century proponents of social justice. While DuBois is remembered for The Souls of Black Folk and other writings, it seems that the trial and his later writings have not received the attention they deserve. It presents suggestions for curricular elements that may be incorporated into present day educational contexts.