Does Period Fiction Have to Be Racially Accurate?

‘Bridgerton’ has sparked some important, yet misguided controversial conversations

“Bridgerton” Photo: Netflix

Shonda Rhimes’ Bridgerton offers us a view into the lives of the various royal families during Britain’s Regency period where there is there is sex, courtship, marriage proposals, beautiful gowns, ornate costumes, and historical renditions of…